French gambling market climbs to a GGR of EUR 5.7bn in H1 2025
French gambling market H1 2025 grows 3.5% to EUR 5.7bn in terms of GGR, powered by sports betting, while poker declines and horse racing slows.
Europe
CMA clears Sportradar’s IMG Arena merger after review
The CMA has cleared the Sportradar IMG Arena merger, confirming no competition concerns in the UK betting and data market.
Digitain to power 888 Romania with sportsbook deal
Digitain 888 Romania deal delivers a customizable sportsbook platform, aiming to give players a stronger and more localised experience.
ITV secures horse racing rights until 2030 with 117 days
ITV horse racing deal extended to 2030, with 117 days of free-to-air coverage including Grand National and Royal Ascot.
Midnite secures USD100m (ca. EUR 85m) credit deal for UK growth
Midnite USD 100m (ca. EUR 85m) financing deal fuels user acquisition, product development and UK iGaming expansion with support from Discerning Capi..
Bet-at-home H1 revenue steady at EUR 25.3m
Bet-at-home H1 2025 shows flat revenue at EUR 25.3m, stronger earnings, and tighter costs with guidance for the full year unchanged.
Relax Gaming goes live with bet365 in Italy
Relax Gaming bet365 Italy deal brings flagship titles and aggregated content to one of Europe’s most competitive iGaming markets.
Spanish online gambling GGR hits EUR 410m in Q2 2025
Spanish online gambling GGR grew to EUR 410m in Q2 2025, with casino leading the way and betting also showing double-digit gains.
Allwyn to buy 62.3% of PrizePicks for USD 1.6bn (ca. EUR 1.4bn)
Allwyn PrizePicks acquisition sets a USD 2.5bn (ca. EUR 2.1bn) valuation, with a 62.3% stake for USD 1.6bn (ca. EUR 1.4bn) and earn-out potential li..
Norwich City adds BetWright as new shorts sponsor
Norwich City BetWright partnership brings sportsbook branding to men’s first-team shorts.
3.3% problem gambling prompts Social Impact Fund plan
Stakeholders back Social Impact Fund Ireland after consultation finds 3.3% problem gambling and gaps in care across services nationwide today.
UK Gambling Commission shuts ABSG after remit completion
UK Gambling Commission ABSG closes after delivering on its remit, paving the way for a new research-focused expert group.
Intralot secures €660m debt financing for Bally’s deal
Intralot debt financing tops €660m to fund Bally’s acquisition and refinance existing debt as part of its capital structure.
UK study maps four audiences of illegal online gambling
The Gambling Commission study finds four audience groups driving illegal online gambling, each with different entry routes and motivations.
Super Group lifts 2025 outlook to $2.2bn revenue
Super Group guidance sharpened as the operator raises 2025 revenue to up to $2.20bn and EBITDA to up to $585m at Investor Day.
LiveScore Group joins X and xAI in betting partnership
LiveScore Group teams with X and xAI to transform sports media and betting with AI-powered tools and real-time fan engagement.
Yggdrasil brings 40 games to Goldrun Casino in Netherlands
Yggdrasil Netherlands launch expands with 40 titles going live at Goldrun Casino, including Vikings series and new releases.
PSG and 1xBet renew partnership for three more seasons
PSG 1xBet partnership extended for three seasons, covering betting rights, global branding, and joint fan engagement initiatives.
German betting black market 11 times larger than legal
Only one in twelve German betting sites is legal, highlighting the size of the German betting black market.
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